Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) is a pan-African, membership-based civil society network and resource center that focuses on promoting the right to access information, transparency, and accountability across Africa. Their mission is to support a pan-African network of actors in advancing the right of access to information on the African continent. AFIC operates by providing national advocacy support through comparative research, capacity strengthening, and technical assistance.

They also monitor treaty compliance and implementation, as well as lead continental and global advocacy efforts. The organization values integrity, transparency, inclusivity, equality, and collaboration. With a network of 46 civil society organizations and think tanks across 23 countries, AFIC has a strong membership and governance structure.

They are governed by a General Assembly and a Governing Council, which have committees overseeing membership and governance, as well as audit and finance. Access to information is a fundamental human right and a critical accountability tool. AFIC recognizes this and works towards ensuring government transparency, integrity, and accountability.

They also emphasize the importance of access to information in public participation and recognize its role in advancing socio-economic justice. AFIC's strategic focus is to use access to information as a bridge towards sustainable development